Chris Powell picks his moment to insist he’s not a nice guy

The question was inevitable for new Charlton manager and former player Chris Powell at his inaugural press conference: is he too nice to be a manager? It didn't throw a man who obviously learned quickly under Sven Goran Eriksson at Leicester.

Powell replied: "If you have a football career for 24 years you've got to have something that says: I want to play and be the No1'. There are times as a coach you have to be strong and forceful but you should pick and choose your moments."

Andy Scott acts as paint stripperBrentford boss Andy Scott ripped into his side after their 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy southern final against Exeter.

"It's amazing we can be like that in a game where we have a chance of going to Wembley," Scott fumed. "At half-time I made clear exactly what was at stake, I shouldn't have to but we got the response we wanted.

"Defensively we were not sharp enough, but in the end we showed what we can do."

Neil Warnock's shopping listWhen the transfer window opens any club managed by Neil Warnock is bound to be linked with a host of players — and it's no different at Queens Park Rangers this time.

Warnock met his board yesterday to discuss targets and said: "We've lost three quality players and we're hopeful of getting two or three over the line this week."

John Akinde surprise for DaggersInteresting signing by Dagenham and Redbridge boss John Still whose backroom staff scour the country for new recruits.

Bristol City striker John Akinde has joined on a season-long loan, after a recent spell at Bristol Rovers where he failed to score in 18 games. But if anyone can turn around the record of the man originally bought from Ebsfleet for £140,000, John Still can.

He is certain Daggers can save themselves from the League One drop and Akinde could be crucial.